35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best trip of our life with best guide, Willy!
We had an unforgettable honeymoon safari experience thanks to Soul of Tanzania and our amazing guide, Wilbard "Willy" Kivuyo. Our journey designer, Marta, helped us customize the level of accomodation for each stop, which allowed us to be specific with our preferences and cost, which was unique to Soul of Tanzania. We also appreciated the detailed itinerary that she created. One of the biggest things we were nervous about leading up to the safari, no matter which company we chose, was who our guide would end up being. If you're spending 7 days on the road with someone, you'd want it to be with a guide like Willy! He's a joy to be around and we appreciated his sense of humor and positive energy — he was somehow always upbeat even after hours of driving on bumpy roads and long travel days. We were grateful to have such an experienced guide. He's been doing this for years and guiding runs in his family. This meant Willy knew where to look for animals while also avoiding getting stuck behind other tour groups. He was always sharing interesting, fun facts and was flexible based on what we wanted to see/do. We saw all the animals we could have ever hoped for and it was a truly magical, life-changing experience! We made the choice to travel to the northern Serengeti in hopes of seeing the Great Migration. Without having to wait long we saw not one, but two incredible wildebeest crossings. Willy got us great viewing positions and it made the extra driving so worth it... just WOW!
We were also very satisfied with the accommodations. The staff, views, comfort, and cleanliness were second to none. We just wish we had more time at each lodge and that is the one thing we would've done differently. We pretty much stayed only one night in each lodge and it made for some long drives. Some of the travel times quoted in the itinerary were shorter than in reality, so that could be improved as it may have changed some of our travel decisions.
While this safari was definitely a splurge, we spent every second in awe and are so thankful to Willy, Soul of Tanzania, and each lodge for making it an unforgettable experience. We are fortunate to travel a lot and we both agreed that this was hands down our favorite trip ever, and one we won't soon forget!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
2-day safari to Murchison Falls National Park and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
The entire process with Bush Craft Safaris was seamless. Innocent was very responsive throughout the entire booking process. He was willing to accommodate any changes I made, and to work with our schedule. Our driver, Alan, was very friendly and kept the entire trip entertaining. He picked us up on time and made sure we were always informed on what to expect. The jeep was very comfortable and we were able to relax and enjoy the drive.
The safari itself was amazing! My husband and I both loved the private environment and all the animals we were able to see. It was such a beautiful environment and amazing to see 4/5 of the big five in their natural environments. This safari included a private boat tour on the Nile, which was so much fun and was very relaxing. Overall this was an incredible experience and I couldn't recommend it enough!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organised and exceeded expectations
I did an 8 day small group tour to Botswana and Zimbabwe. Compared to other tour operators this was great value for money. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and easy to talk to. Nothing was too much trouble including ways to charge my camera battery whilst camping. He was very experienced so knew all the signs to look out for to maximise our opportunities to see a variety of wildlife. We got to see everything I was hoping for from a close distance. The team who put up our tents, provided hot water for showers and cooked for us were v friendly and efficient. The food was delicious and the accommodation comfortable. The campsites were in beautiful locations with animals passing close by. Transfers were seamless. I have travelled to over 80 countries and this was the best tour I have done.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very well organized
Everything was perfect, Thomas was so nice and carefull, he explains us many rhing about South Africa !
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and well organised.
Thomas our tour operator was great. He got us there safely and his knowledge of the country was wonderful.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Warm and welcoming! They felt like family.
We were a group of six traveling together, and our day in Tarangire National Park was absolutely unforgettable! From the moment we set out, everything was so well organized… smooth logistics, comfortable vehicle, and a guide who was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about wildlife.
Tarangire itself is stunning! The landscape dotted with giant baobab trees and endless herds of elephants made it feel like we were inside a nature documentary. We also spotted lions, giraffes, zebras, and countless bird species. Our guide shared fascinating insights about animal behavior and the ecosystem, which made the experience even richer.
The team went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and well taken care of throughout the day. It was the perfect balance for a safari, learning, and relaxation.
We can’t recommend Undugu Safaris enough!! They made our trip seamless, memorable, and full of joy. If you’re thinking about exploring Tarangire or Tanzania in general, this is the company to go with!
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional
Aanika Safari was amazing! The organization, the accommodation, and the whole experience were excellent and really good value for money. Everything we needed was taken care of. Steven, our guide, was very experienced and made the safari unforgettable. Totally recommend both Aanika Safari and Steven!
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional
Aanika Safari was an excellent choice for our trip! The whole experience was well organized, comfortable, and very reasonably priced considering the quality of the services. Everything we needed was perfectly arranged — from accommodation to meals. Our guide Steven was extremely experienced and made us feel safe and well taken care of throughout the safari.
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional
Aanika Safari was a great and affordable choice! Everything was well organized, the accommodation was comfortable, and we had everything we needed. Our guide Steven was very professional and experienced — he really made the safari experience unforgettable.
OM
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Albert Good and friendly Driver
Very nice trip, our trip was for 6 days ,and I feed that 6 days enough to go Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli, ..
very good driver..
The water in the Masai Mara camp where we stayed for the first two days was not clean.
The camp where we stayed in Amboseli for the last two days was beautiful and very luxurious.
We, as Arabs, prefer to have a water hose in the toilet instead of toilet paper.
Overall, the trip was very beautiful.